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Ryan McCafferty

Ryan McCafferty is a passionate sports fan from Herndon, Va, where he follows the Washington Commanders, Wizards.  Ryan particularly enjoys covering the statistical aspect of sports, and in his spare time, he manages RJMAnalytics, a blog in which he formulates and analyzes his own advanced metrics for NASCAR and basketball. He is a graduate of the University of Mary Washington, where he majored in communications and minored in sports management, and reports on local high school sports in Northern Virginia for the Falls Church News-Press

Capitals should not trade Tom Wilson under any circumstance

With the Capitals potentially set to make some big re-tooling moves this summer, one name who has come up in trade rumors is forward Tom Wilson.

Martin Truex establishes himself as title contender with dominant Sonoma win

Rumors of Martin Truex, Jr.'s demise have been greatly exaggerated. 

NASCAR road course ringer trend is alive and well

Ever since the series added an influx of road courses to the schedule, the ringer trend has seen a full revival. That has continued this year, with two major names from overseas announcing Cup Series debut plans in recent weeks.

Kyle Busch continues all-or-nothing 2023 season with Gateway win

Kyle Busch has only led 197 laps during the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series season, ninth most in the series.

NASCAR must draw a clear line with driver penalties

NASCAR's one-race suspension for Chase Elliott has raised many, many questions about the consistency of penalties levied (and not levied) for contact during races.

Two drivers who will benefit from Chase Elliott's suspension

Two NASCAR drivers could benefit this weekend from the ripple effect of Chase Elliott's one-race suspension for deliberately wrecking Denny Hamlin in the Coca-Cola 600.

Ryan Blaney ends winless drought in crash, rain-filled Coke 600

NASCAR's longest race of the season was certainly an eventful one this year. Originally scheduled for Sunday evening, rain postponed the Coca-Cola 600 to Memorial Day Monday afternoon, and after 400 laps and nearly five hours of action, Ryan Blaney emerged victorious.

Ex-Wizards can extend crazy NBA Finals streak

NBA championship teams since 2017 have had one odd commonality -- at least one former Washington Wizard on roster.

NASCAR's North Wilkesboro All-Star Race comes with mixed reviews

One of the most anticipated weekends in recent NASCAR memory is in the books, but the jury is still out on the revitalized North Wilkesboro Speedway.

Five NBA Draft options for the Wizards

Despite missing out on this year's prize in generational prospect Victor Wembanyama, there should still be plenty of quality talent available when Washington selects.

Love him or hate him, Ross Chastain is just what NASCAR needs

Chastain would do well to clean up his careless behavior, certainly. However, it can't be denied that he is a goldmine of headline-grabbing highlights and charismatic personality the likes of which the sport hasn't seen in a long time from one of its star drivers.

Why Commanders need to get off to hot start in 2023

Based off of last year's winning percentages, the Commanders have the eighth-hardest schedule in the league.

Best paint schemes for NASCAR's throwback weekend

Running through some of the best throwback paint schemes for this weekend's NASCAR Cup Series race in Darlington, South Carolina.

Thrilling Kansas NASCAR race ends in controversial finish

Sunday's NASCAR race at Kansas Speedway saw a slew of lead changes, controversial moves and bad blood boiling over.

Who will round out NASCAR's 75 greatest drivers list?

In recent weeks, NASCAR has been announcing various additions to its 75 greatest drivers list, in conjunction with the 75th season of the NASCAR Cup Series. Who are the most likely candidates to claim the final spots?

Truex brothers sweep NASCAR homecoming at Dover

Martin Truex, Jr. and younger brother Ryan grew up in Mayetta, New Jersey, just over 100 miles from Dover, Delaware, where NASCAR's Cup and Xfinity Series raced this weekend. 

Analyzing the 2023 Washington Commanders draft class

With the 2023 NFL Draft now in the books, we can begin to assess how each team fared in the event. Here's a look at the Commanders' performance.

What Emmanuel Forbes brings to the Commanders

On Thursday night, the Washington Commanders selected CB Emmanuel Forbes of Mississippi State with the 16th overall pick. He fills an immediate need for the team, and has the potential to be a high-impact player.

Four first-round offensive options for Commanders

Should the Commanders go for offense with the 16th overall pick, here are impact players who would fill major needs on that side of the ball.

NASCAR weekend in Talladega was marred by violent crashes

Kyle Busch won NASCAR's GEICO 500 at Talladega on Sunday, after a last lap caution was thrown when Bubba Wallace got spun while trying to block Ryan Blaney for the lead in Turn 2.

Four first-round options for Commanders in NFL Draft

With the Washington Commanders committed to their current QB situation in 2023, and having addressed the offensive line through free agency, their most glaring need is in the secondary.

NASCAR championship picture beginning to take shape

With the conclusion of Sunday's NOCO 400 at Martinsville, we are officially one-fourth of the way through the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series season.

Finally, the Commanders can focus on football

For many years, much of the talk surrounding the Commanders was not about football. It was about the team's name, the toxic workplace environment and the overall incompetence that started at the top. Now, that black cloud is gone.

Three ways the Capitals can bounce back next season

For the first time since 2014, the Capitals (35-37-9) will not play in the Stanley Cup playoffs. Their season will end after they host the Devils on Thursday.